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Prominent campaigners are calling for action on gender-based violence. They're supporting a 10-point plan by Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger, urging the govt to outlaw character references in court and introduce a domestic violence register.

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February 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Tune into Virgin Media News now, for the latest from the #BTYSTE
Ozempic, AI, gender bias, misinformation and everything to do with climate change.

These are some of the topics that the country’s brightest minds have been investigating. They’re weathering the storm to being their findings to the #BTYSE today.

📺 @virginmedianews.bsky.social shortly
January 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Ozempic, AI, gender bias, misinformation and everything to do with climate change.

These are some of the topics that the country’s brightest minds have been investigating. They’re weathering the storm to being their findings to the #BTYSE today.

📺 @virginmedianews.bsky.social shortly
January 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A brief look back at 2024 with @virginmedianews.bsky.social 🎥
January 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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"If you have a collision on our roads whilst under the influence, it is no accident. It is a deliberate act that you have taken...drivers need to ask themselves, what does that say about you as a person?"

Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries of Garda National Roads Policing Bureau said this morning.
Senior garda: 'If you crash while under the influence, what does that say about you as a person?'
There have been a total of 15 fatalities on Irish roads this month, including 8 over Christmas.
jrnl.ie
December 30, 2024 at 1:15 PM
🩸The Irish Blood Transfusion Service says it needs to make over 10,000 appts in the next three weeks to support the health service over Christmas.

It is particularly appealing to younger people and those of African heritage to become blood donors and help save lives.

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December 17, 2024 at 12:29 PM
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Israel announces closure of Dublin embassy due to 'anti-Israel policy' of Irish government jrnl.ie/6572656
Israel announces closure of Dublin embassy due to 'anti-Israel policy' of Irish government
Taoiseach Simon Harris said that he “utterly reject[s] the assertion that Ireland is anti-Israel”, adding that it is a “deeply regrettable decision from the Netanyahu government”.
jrnl.ie
December 15, 2024 at 1:56 PM
On the news at 5.30pm ⬇️
December 12, 2024 at 3:30 PM
🚨 Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin have today arrested a man on suspicion of murder.

Searches have also begun at two homes in Drogheda.

@virginmedianews.bsky.social
December 12, 2024 at 10:31 AM
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"No regrets at all," says Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman as he addresses his party's poor performance in #Election2024. He remains hopeful as he awaits the final outcome to see if he will secure a seat in the next Dáil.

#GE2024 #VMNews | @hannahelizamurphy.bsky.social
December 1, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Roderic O'Gorman is at the count center on "a difficult day for the Green Party". He says "all our seats are in jeopardy".

Full tally in #DubWest has him fifth in a five-seater constituency.

@virginmedianews.bsky.social
November 30, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Catherine Murphy has arrived at Punchestown where she will be hoping her party will hang onto her seat in the form of Cllr Aidan Farrelly.

The Social Democrats co-founder didn't run in this election, after 30 years in politics

@virginmedianews.bsky.social
November 30, 2024 at 10:12 AM
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Tune into #VMNews now for LIVE updates from across the country.

#GE2024 #Election2024
🗳️ Let's go Kildare!

I'll be covering the count for the Kildare North & South constituencies across the weekend for @virginmedianews.bsky.social

📺 We're like from 8.30am
November 30, 2024 at 9:22 AM
🗳️and we're off!

Join us for extensive coverage of #GE24 this weekend. I'll be covering Kildare North & South but my colleagues will have the latest from constituencies across the country

@virginmedianews.bsky.social
November 30, 2024 at 9:03 AM
🗳️ Let's go Kildare!

I'll be covering the count for the Kildare North & South constituencies across the weekend for @virginmedianews.bsky.social

📺 We're like from 8.30am
November 30, 2024 at 8:08 AM
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#GE24
Exit Poll: Irish Times/RTE/Ipsos/TG4/TCD
(MoE ~1.4%)

Sinn Féin 21.1%
Fine Gael 21%
Fianna Fáil 19.5%

Soc Dems 5.8%
Greens 4%
Labour 5%
PBP 3.1%
Aontú 3.6%
Ind Ireland 2.2%
Independents 12.7%
Others 1.9%
November 29, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Exit poll: Three-way tie as just 1.5pc between Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
November 29, 2024 at 10:09 PM
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The Criminal Assets Bureau is auctioning 130 seized luxury items, including high-end watches, designer handbags, and shoes. These goods, confiscated under the Proceeds of Crime Act, will be sold online by Wilson’s Auctions.

More on #VMNews

#CAB #Auction | @hannahelizamurphy.bsky.social
November 28, 2024 at 2:45 PM
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Intrigued by the People’s Bookshelf at the National Library of Latvia. Each book in the collection has been donated by a member of the public and is inscribed by its former owner, telling a personal story relating to the book.
November 25, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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Do you know who you're voting for?

Here's a full list of candidates running in all 43 constituencies for the upcoming General Election. Check out the list and find out who’s standing in your area.

List: i.mtrbio.com/txbhtvisoa
November 27, 2024 at 5:29 PM
"Hopeful" but "we've been disappointed before".

The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains speaking after remains were exhumed from a graveyard in Monaghan, suspected to be those of Joe Lynskey, one of the so-called Disappeared.

📺 More on Virgin Media News at 5.30pm
November 27, 2024 at 4:59 PM
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It’s time to Switch Christmas On!

Christmas FM is back TOMORROW at midday, spreading festive cheer and supporting the Magic of Christmas Appeal for children’s charities like Barnardos, Barretstown & Make-A-Wish Ireland. Tune in on FM or online at christmasfm.com!

#ChristmasFM #SwitchChristmasOn
November 27, 2024 at 11:21 AM
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Authors receive a payment every time you borrow a book, audiobook or ebook from libraries in 35 countries. Those countries include the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Germany to name but a few. Borrowing a book helps the author’s pocket as well as yours.
November 26, 2024 at 9:21 AM
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Netanyahu’s boycott of Haaretz won’t stop us reporting the grim truth about Israel’s wars | Aluf Benn

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Netanyahu’s boycott of Haaretz won’t stop us reporting the grim truth about Israel’s wars | Aluf Benn
Unlike most Israeli news outlets, my paper shows the suffering in Gaza and Lebanon. That’s why the government has targeted us, says Aluf Benn, the editor of Haaretz
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:31 PM